Sodium peroxide, 95%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11398016	50 g	50g
11308026	250 g	250g
11318026	1000 g	1kg

Product Code. 11398016 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. L13306.18

Description

CAS: 1313-60-6 | Na2O2 | 77.978 g/mol

Sodium peroxide acts as a bleaching agent in laundry and wood pulp. It finds application in the extraction of minerals from various ores. It acts as an oxidizing agent as well as an oxygen source by reacting with carbon dioxide. Furthermore, it is used as a deodorant and an analytical reagent. It is also useful in scuba gear and in submarines.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sodium peroxide acts as a bleaching agent in laundry and wood pulp. It finds application in the extraction of minerals from various ores. It acts as an oxidizing agent as well as an oxygen source by reacting with carbon dioxide. Furthermore, it is used as a deodorant and an analytical reagent. It is also useful in scuba gear and in submarines.

Solubility
Soluble in acid. Insoluble in alkali.

Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. It reacts with water violently to give sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide. Incompatible with strong reducing agents, organic materials, alcohols and powdered metals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1313-60-6
• Molecular Formula: Na2O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 77.978
• MDL Number: MFCD00003497
• InChI Key: PFUVRDFDKPNGAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: sodium peroxide, disodium peroxide, solozone, natriumsuperoxid, sodium dioxide, disodium dioxide, natrium peroxydatum, sodium oxide, per, flocool 180, sodium oxide
• PubChem CID: 14803
• IUPAC Name: disodium;peroxide
• SMILES: [O-][O-].[Na+].[Na+]

• Melting Point: 460°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1504
• Merck Index: 14,8655
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acid. Insoluble in alkali.
• Formula Weight: 77.98
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.805
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium peroxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Sodium peroxide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Oxidising solid Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A

Hazard Statement

• H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Sodium peroxide

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only